The fictional universe of "Star Wars" is very popular among young people and among the older generation. One of its most prominent representatives is Obi-Wan Kenobi. The actor (Alec Guinness), who played this character in the original trilogy of the 70s, did not live to see the moment when at the turn of the XX-XXI centuries. prequels were filmed, and would not suit this role because of their advanced age. Therefore, the role of the young Ob went to another person, namely actor Ewan McGregor.
Character and his brief history
Obi-Wan Kenobi is not only a Jedi, but also the mentor of Anakin Skywalker, who later became the personification of evil - Darth Vader. He is also the teacher of his son Luke, who defeated his father Vader - a symbol of darkness and the evil power of the entire Empire.
An interesting fact is that it was Ob who became the cause of Anakin's bitterness and his habit of wearing a mask. The villain received very serious injuries, due to which, in fact, is a half-mechanical creature. At the moment when Anakin goes to the dark side, Ob gives him a rebuff, and in the battle near the lava of fire Anakin gets very severe burns, which almost caused his death.
It is also worth noting that he indirectly is the reason for the appearance of Darth Vader, because it was Ob who discerned the presence of strength in Anakin and took up his training, and if this had not happened, then Vader would not have appeared.
Actor Alec Guinness
The first person in history was Alec Guinness, who was honored to play the role of such a legendary person as Obi-Wan Kenobi. The actor by the time the film was started was already quite famous for many roles in the cinema and theater. In Russia, his work in other films is almost unknown, and in the rest of the world he is most remembered for this role.
The character of Obi, performed by Guinness, is already a rather elderly Jedi Master, who leads a semi-hermit lifestyle. He dreams of reviving the power of the Jedi Order and teaches young Luke Skywalker everything that he can do.
In the last episode of the original trilogy, Kenobi appears as a ghost, or rather a spirit. This happens after the death of the great Jedi, Master Yoda.
Star Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi as one of the main characters, made actor Alec Guinness world famous. Today, it is associated in people primarily with this role.
Actor Ewan McGregor
In 1999, an episode preceded the plot of the first three Star Wars films. Obi-Wan Kenobi appeared here in the image of a rather young Jedi Master who teaches young Padawans. Randomly, he stumbles upon the boy Anakin Skywalker and, having felt the strength in him, takes up his training.
The role (Obi-Wan Kenobi) actor Ewan McGregor played in this and the next two films of the film franchise. And he coped with it perfectly. It was in his performance that Obi-Wan gained so much popularity among fans, becoming the idol of many people around the globe.
Despite the frenzied popularity of the hero performed by Ewan, the actor himself does not consider this role the most important in his career.
The influence of the character on the culture
In 2005, in a small Polish settlement called Hrabowitz, one of the streets was named after a character named Obi-Wan Kenobi. Actor Ewan McGregor has received widespread recognition for the role of this character. The artist himself, as already mentioned, never considered her his best work.
In Russia, the rapper acts under the name Obi-Wan Kenobi, who is quite well known in narrow circles. He was also a member of the popular Russian-language show Versus battle.
Ob is one of the most popular and famous characters of the entire Star Wars universe, his name is actively used by many brands, marketers and, in general, in various areas of life, which often have nothing to do with the universe or character.
Kenobi is often compared to the wizard Merlin, because both had students who became negative heroes, and then they both taught their sons.
Conclusion
Kenobi is one of the most significant heroes of Star Wars, both in the film and cartoon universes and in the comic book. He plays a very important role in the plot of many stories.
The role of the character in world culture is very high. It has a multi-million army of fans, it is often visualized at cosplay festivals, there are a huge number of stores that sell a variety of products with its image or symbolism. Children's toys and collectible figures are also produced.
All products related to the Ob cannot be counted. The scale of his popularization and merchandise associated with the legendary character is so great. In popular culture, this hero has occupied a fairly vast niche, becoming one of the most important heroes in the Star Wars universe.
It is still unknown who will play the role of Obi-Wan in new films about Star Wars and whether this character will be there at all, but millions of fans expect his appearance, so it is likely that the fans' dreams will come true.